Vinton E. Fountain, III

Words to Live By"Abundance comes in all forms, but first you have to see it"

Qualities I Admire in PeoplePassion, Purpose, & Gratitude

Financial Advisors

Vinton is a wealth management advisor based in our Wilmington, North Carolina, office.

In 2020, Vinton joined CAPTRUST from Fountain Financial Associates, where he served as president and founder for more than 20 years.

As a principal, financial advisor for CAPTRUST, Vinton offers his clients the knowledge, experience, and judgment they need to make effective financial decisions. He specializes in providing financial advice for high-net-worth families and investors, entrepreneurs, and corporate executives.

As a professional with significant experience on financial topics, Vinton has contributed articles to the Wilmington Star News and the Greater Wilmington Business Journal, and he has been featured for his investment perspectives on WWAY, an ABC/CBS/CW-affiliated television station based out of Wilmington, North Carolina.

Vinton’s widely respected views on financial planning were also featured in the book Successful Financial Planners: Mentors and Masters in Equal Measure. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from North Carolina State University.

Vinton is an active participant in his community. He has been an officer for Rotary International, the Wilmington Executive Club, Chairman of the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, and an elder for the First Presbyterian Church. Vinton is originally from Tarboro, North Carolina. He and his wife, Clayton, live in Wilmington and have three daughters, Clayton, Mary Grigg, and Perry. Together, they enjoy boating, travel, and sports.

Education

Bachelor of Arts degree from North Carolina State University

Industry Involvement

Former Officer—Rotary International

Former Officer—Wilmington Executive Club

Former Chairman—Wilmington Chamber of Commerce

Member—Investors Roundtable

Member—Coastal Entrepreneurial Council

Board Member—Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce

Board Member—Wilmington Business Development

Board Member—United Way-Cape Fear Area

Board Member—Cape Fear Academy

Board Member—University of North Carolina Wilmington, Watson School of Education